The Narcissism We Need

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Why Healthy Ego Is a Requirement for Leadership

Let’s talk about something most people misunderstand—and most leaders quietly know:
You don’t lead without ego. You just don’t.

There’s a brand of leadership criticism that assumes narcissism is alw...

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How Founders Must Learn How to Step Back to Scale

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Build Strategic Processes 

There’s a paradox that many founders come to recognize the hard way: the very qualities that make you an exceptional founder can also become the barrier to scaling your business. In my own experience as the CEO of an execu...

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Talk Therapy, Trauma, and the Power of Words: What Actually Heals

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It’s not that words are useless. It’s that the relationship wasn't safe.

In recent years, traditional talk therapy has been criticized as inadequate or outdated for trauma work. Modalities like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, TFCBT, and IFS have becom...

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3-Step Reset When You’re Activated: A Polyvagal-Informed Approach to Emotional Regulation

When faced with pressure, conflict, or uncertainty, our nervous system can become activated—leading to a cascade of thoughts and physical sensations that cloud judgment and deplete energy.

The ability to pause, assess, and reset is crucial for maint...

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When Positivity Turns Harmful: The Danger of Not Tolerating Negative Feelings

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Positive psychology and a positive mindset are powerful tools for growth and resilience—but only when balanced with the capacity to acknowledge and tolerate negative emotions.

When we become so focused on maintaining an upbeat outlook that we ina...

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Rewiring Leadership: Mastering the Mental Game Under Pressure

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 Leadership isn’t a smooth journey—even for the most capable, high-performing individuals.

Behind every confident decision and strategic move lies a landscape of doubt, emotional strain, and invisible pressure. The reality is that even top leader...

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The Joy of Self-Reflection and Unapologetic Self-Acceptance

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Self-Acceptance is Revolutionary

By Kristen Tolbert
 

 One of the most enriching experiences in my life is spending time with friends who are not only smart and funny but also deeply self-reflective. We can sit together and openly discuss the messy,...

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Living Beyond the Judgment of Others

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Embrace Your Own Journey

In any walk of life, people will always have opinions and judgments about you. Often, these critiques come from individuals who are more preoccupied with their own lives than with offering constructive insight. The lesson...

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Transforming Complaints into Constructive Leadership

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Owning Your Space

Leaders often encounter individuals who seem stuck in a cycle of complaining and blame. This behavior—constantly attributing circumstances, hurt feelings, and setbacks to external forces—can drain energy and repel those around them...

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More Money, More Problems

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How Leadership Growth Demands Up-Leveling Your Skills

More money, more problems. In leadership, this adage takes on a deeper meaning. Rising to the top doesn’t mean you’re immune to challenges; it simply means the problems get bigger, more complex, ...

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